‘MI Local’ with local music curator Jeff Milo premieres Tuesday

Tonight is the series premiere of MI Local, showcasing new music released by Michigan-based artists, including Detroit, Ann Arbor and...

New WSU study finds ‘music medicine’ can help cancer patients

A recent study by researchers and physicians at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer...

The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts

Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...

Maple Theater management announces historic theater will close its doors

The Maple Theater — a long-time institution for independent film buffs in metro Detroit — will close its doors after...

Listen to the premiere episode of ‘Visions’ Monday on WDET

Starting in 1968 and stopping in 2024, the series premiere of Visions is a selection of jazz by artists you...

Wayne Kramer, co-founder of revolutionary rock band the MC5, dead at 75

NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Kramer, the co-founder of the protopunk Detroit band the MC5 that thrashed out such hardcore...

New exhibit takes a walk back in time to Detroit’s first Jewish enclave

A new exhibit exploring the Jewish history of Detroit will open at the Detroit Historical Museum this spring, in partnership...

CultureShift Events Guide: Movies, music and more

This week, we have classic movies, local music and homegrown comedy to add to your calendar. Then, starting next week,...

Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...

Enter the 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Submissions have now closed. Stay tuned for details on how you can decide the top Detroit Tiny Desk 2024 artists...

CultureShift: Detroit Rep Theatre continues 67th season with August Wilson play

The Detroit Repertory Theatre's 67th season is underway, with its current production of "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone," running through...

Mac Saturn keyboardist arrested on child porn charges ahead of Detroit show (Updated)

Updated 1/26/24: Mac Saturn have released an official statement on social media. The band posted on X that the other...